While the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time, at MercyCare we have been heartened by the positive community spirit that has still managed to shine through.
Aged Care
Residents get physical for ECU study
Results from a 2018 Edith Cowan University research project were released last month showing improvements in seniors’ overall wellbeing following the completion of a 12-week exercise program by ...
Unlikely pen pals provide new connections
Letter writing program introduced across residential aged care and retirement living.
Intergenerational connections cemented with pen and paper
Rockingham pen pals bridge the age gap.
Reconciliation Week 2020: authenticity and symbolism the key ingredients at Mirrabooka lunch
MercyCare’s Mirrabooka teams have celebrated Reconciliation Week with authentic food, symbolic activities and indigenous music at a staff lunch event.
MercyCare and Yokai renew partnership
New MOU set to challenge and strengthen MercyCare’s commitment to reconciliation.
Intergenerational Care
Learning and growing between the generations continues at MercyCare under its Intergenerational Program.
Technology to help combat loneliness
MercyCare and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have teamed up to investigate the impact of using digital technology to reduce depression and loneliness in older people.
National Reconciliation Week 2020
The activities and events held across MercyCare during Reconciliation Week show our dedication and commitment to the process of reconciliation. Here are some of the ways we recognised this ...
National Reconciliation Week 2020
CEO Anthony Smith shares a letter to staff to acknowledge the start of National Reconciliation Week and shares a video where our MercyCare community discuss what reconciliation means to them.
National Volunteer Week 2020: Sharing the magic of music
Tunes prove a great way to connect for these two volunteers.
National Volunteer Week 2020: A life-learning experience
MercyCare volunteers bring smiles to the faces of our youngest and oldest community members.
